Shopping particularly from the street-side shops and shacks should involve reasonable bargaining in order to strike a perfect deal.

As India's largest, most multicultural city, Mumbai is a fairly liberal place and its business culture tends to be informal and friendly—Mumbaikars are famous for their chalta hain (laid-back) attitude. However, traditions still hold in many areas of behaviour, and it's wise to be prepared.

By auto, cycle, motorcycle, Car, Taxi.

A drink water bottle and handkerchief are the must-haves in Mumbai, no matter which season you pay it a visit. Light cottons are the best attires to wear in Mumbai throughout the year. However, if you are planning for a Mumbai trip in the rainy season, an umbrella, raincoat and boots are indispensable.

If you need a doctor, your hotel can contact a house physician. The medical stores in Super Bazar, Connaught Circus, AIIMS and at some private hospitals such as Batra (Tughlakabad Institutional Area) can also prove to be handy in case of emergency.